Job Details

Survey Technician 1

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

The Survey Technician 1 supports licensed survey staff in providing a variety of surveying tasks in the field and the office including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, preparing legal descriptions, mapping, 3D scanning, and more. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic and organizational skills. Work performed by this person is closely supervised and supported by licensed staff. A Survey Technician 1 should demonstrate proficiency with basic fundamentals and be able to quickly learn and apply new survey skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Software + Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• Market Sector Software - Basic
• Trimble Business Center
• Trimble Access
• General field surveying equipment use, care, and storage
• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks assigned by direct supervisor with oversight from others
• Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring
• Team player who mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting. Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Is motivated to grow skills and help the team.
• Assists in the production of survey deliverables in the field, office, or both. Field data including:
• Clear and concise field notes
• Basic equipment maintenance checks
• Topographic data collection
• Monument field recovery
• Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others in the office:
• Topographic base map and surface model
• Point cloud extractions
• Research of public records
• Basic construction layout
• Remote sensing data
• Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Conducts basic monitoring of budgets and schedules for simple project tasks assigned.
• Demonstrates basic familiarity with industry or client standards such as the following:
• ALTA surveys
• Local platting, surveying standards
• ASPRS
• BLM cadastral surveys
• Client standards
• Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails. Occasionally attends client meetings. Listens and prepares meeting minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff in the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy and work is closely supervised by more senior staff. Supervisory duties none.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Years of experience required: none.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Able to cut brush using chain saw or machete. Able to dig with shovel or digging bars, use a jack hammer and sledgehammer, and drive in stakes and rebar (monuments). Able to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice. Able to routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds. May need to work at remote sites.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.